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Russia defeated Brazil 4-3 in a best-of-seven sets at the U23 Men's to book a ticket to the Finals vs Argentina. Russian players that stood out in the SF were Bogdan, 21 (OH) and Chereiskii, 22 (MB).

It's interesting to note just two years ago at the U21, Russia and Argentina met in the finals with Russia prevailing in 5 (D. Volkov was actually part of that squad, but has since moved to senior NT). If Russia wins tomorrow, we will have another new generation of Russian "golden boys" following in the footsteps of Poleteav, Vlasov, etc.

Russia defeated Brazil 4-3 in a best-of-seven sets at the U23 Men's to book a ticket to the Finals vs Argentina. Russian players that stood out in the SF were Bogdan, 21 (OH) and Chereiskii, 22 (MB).

It's interesting to note just two years ago at the U21, Russia and Argentina met in the finals with Russia prevailing in 5 (D. Volkov was actually part of that squad, but has since moved to senior NT). If Russia wins tomorrow, we will have another new generation of Russian "golden boys" following in the footsteps of Poleteav, Vlasov, etc.

Because of injuries, timing and ... the National Games, China U23 NT in 2017 is much weaker than U21 NT in 2015 and U19 NT in 2013.
I still hope the Chinese players born in 1995 and in 1996 become stronger and the team becomes one of the strongest teams around the world.